Winterhalter Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
638 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Winterhalter Elementary School?
638 students attend Winterhalter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Winterhalter Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winterhalter Elementary School?
Winterhalter Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winterhalter Elementary School offer ?
Winterhalter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Winterhalter Elementary School part of?
Winterhalter Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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